Take hope in the knowledge that you are cherished by the One who made you—you are sheltered in the shadow of His wing, close to His heart. It is my prayer that as we get to know one another you, too, will see beyond the veil and will learn to say, “Even so, I walk in the Presence of the Lord”
With joy,
Nan
Finding God’s Presence ~ Out Of The Whirlwind
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor Blue and I rounded a curve across from the meadow. Queen Anne's Lace and blue chicory dotted the field with God's abundant grace. A cold front was pushing towards our mountains from the north, bringing with it a stiff breeze,...
Finding God’s Presence ~The Rush of Living Water
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor I stood at the kitchen sink washing dishes. The suds billowed, and the water streamed, reflecting the tears flowing freely down my cheeks. My tears had been bottled up for so long, I just couldn't seem to control them any longer. I...
Finding God’s Presence ~ The Chrysalis
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor The iridescent green of the chrysalis embellished the classroom's butterfly cage with grace. Waiting was hard. Anticipation of the miracle grew in our hearts. The children's fascination and delight had filled our days with excitement...
Finding God’s Presence ~ Quiet Whispers
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor Racing, debilitating thoughts cut troughs of confusion through my mind. Repetitive doubts and fears carved the gullies deeper and deeper as the silent noise ricocheted across my spirit, stifling the quiet whisper of God. I felt...
Finding God’s Presence ~ Only In God
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor I'm hiding beneath the shadow of the Lord's wing and thought you might want to join me. Come on, I'll scoot over... This is what I'm asking of the Lord for this post: that you and I would be strengthened by the beauty of His...
Finding God’s Presence ~ The Returning Light
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor The fog hung in a thick shroud of dismal gray, veiling the road before me. Peering through the side window did nothing to help define my whereabouts - the misty cloak was too concealing. I hated the feeling of not knowing what...
Finding God’s Presence ~ The Gift of The Moments
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor I observed the heavens, the rush of tangerine clouds against an indigo sky. The sun nodded its goodnights, casting silhouettes of trees dancing in the wind against the horizon's stage. The majesty of God surrounded me. I sat...
Finding His Presence ~ Overcomer
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor Life comes at us hard sometimes, doesn't it? Difficulties know no age, no color, no gender. Difficulties show no respect for active faith. If anything, the fires of difficulty seem to burn hotter for those of us who implement...
Finding His Presence ~ The Gift of His Song
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor I awoke with the dawn. In the blurred haze between twilight and the sun's morning nod, a symphony of songbirds heralded God's faithful light. The Spirit called to me. I tried to shush Him, but He persisted. With a slight groan...